Vital Voices: Exploring Wellness on the Airwaves

About Vital Voices: Exploring Wellness on the Airwaves

You’re on the air with Vital Voices, where you get access to insights from Summa Health experts and actionable steps to improve your well-being and empower you on your healthcare journey.

Publisher

Summa Health

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2024

Latest episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2026

   How to Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/d975d02dabd21d7d48ae4296faa28be2_Generic.jpg) How can I reduce smoke’s impact on my lungs at home? Aliaksandr Ramaniuk, DO, Physician in Cardiac Intensive Care, Pulmonology, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Summa Health - Radio, outlines actions to create cleaner indoor air: set your air conditioner to recirculation, use air purifiers or filters, close windows and doors, and avoid indoor pollutants such as burning candles or using gas stoves. He also recommends coordinating a breathing action plan with your medical team. Learn more about Aliaksandr Ramaniuk, DO (https://mychart.summahealth.org/mychart/app/providers/AliaksandrRamaniukDO/WP-24f-2BkW5i7UwaGPE-2BfIgSlrIw-3D-3D-24bzkfVB2ZnbJeki0Hs7CnnrMbdixanfS-2BL6uB0uTCO0E-3D)

2. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Wildfire Smoke and Your Lungs: Symptoms, Masks, and Home Protection

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/108900fa99546a0394be949c69b21721_Generic.jpg) Worried about the next wildfire smoke event and what to do for your breathing? Aliaksandr Ramaniuk, DO, Physician in Cardiac Intensive Care, Pulmonology, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Summa Health - Radio, walks listeners through what wildfire smoke means for lung health: how PM2.5 particles (tiny enough to bypass nasal mucus and cilia) cause immediate symptoms (coughing, wheeze, chest tightness, eye irritation) and can produce delayed problems days to weeks later. He identifies high-risk groups—people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, young children, older adults, and pregnant people—and explains practical protections: check the Air Quality Index (apps like AirNow), limit outdoor exertion when AQI is high, use properly fitted N95 masks when you must go out, keep a supply of masks and rescue inhalers, set home HVAC to recirculate and consider HEPA or MERV-13 filtration, and avoid adding indoor pollutants (candles, gas stove use). Dr. Ramaniuk also notes that repeated smoke exposures can accelerate lung-function decline for some people and recommends talking with your clinician ahead of events to create an action plan and review inhaler or steroid strategies. Learn more about Aliaksandr Ramaniuk, DO (https://mychart.summahealth.org/mychart/app/providers/AliaksandrRamaniukDO/WP-24f-2BkW5i7UwaGPE-2BfIgSlrIw-3D-3D-24bzkfVB2ZnbJeki0Hs7CnnrMbdixanfS-2BL6uB0uTCO0E-3D)

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   How is Substance Use Disorder Defined and Treated at Summa Health

   In this episode, we unpack what substance use disorder is, how it changes the brain, and the common signs of addiction so listeners can spot problems early and act. Dr. Aly Zewail, psychiatrist specializing in Addiction Medicine at Summa Health, explains signs of addiction, risk factors across the lifespan, and why early treatment matters. Topics include substance use disorder, signs of addiction, treatment options, withdrawal and detox, and addiction medicine approaches like medication-assisted treatment. For help or to learn more about Summa Health resources call 866.506.4917 or visit summahealth.org/addiction (http://summahealth.org/addiction).

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YouTube views

619,592

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Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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6

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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